DanMachi: Starting with a Sword Soul Template

Chapter 127: Level Sublimation! So Blatant, Not Even Pretending Not to Cheat!

"." Thanks to the instantly quieted casino atmosphere, Liam could hear the outrageous statement from the red-eyed gambler in the corner about using his daughter as a stake.

He actually didn't find it strange.

His mentality was probably that he was thinking of turning the tables at the last moment, winning back all his sunk costs.

Very logical.

But this didn't stop Liam from detesting degenerate gamblers. To actually think this outrageous act was normal, one could only say his life was completely set.

"Gambling dog."

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Seemingly realizing the atmosphere was a bit strange, the middle-aged man who had already lost his mind turned his head. It was just that when his sinister gaze landed on Liam.

He inexplicably cowered a little...

He only found the face somewhat familiar, but he didn't care. So what if he was an adventurer?

He couldn't possibly interfere with his freedom to gamble, right?

"Can't I continue to gamble?"

"Continue!"

"I must win back all the money I've lost..."

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The other members at the gambling table, who were clearly setting up the game, exchanged glances. After confirming Liam had no intention of interfering.

They then shifted their energy back to the game.

This was also the result the boss behind the scenes had been planning for a long time, wanting to facilitate.

At the same time.

Learning that the yet-to-be-redeemed bet... a wager of 2 million Valis requiring a hundredfold payout, belonged to the person involved, Liam.

In the casino manager's office, the atmosphere was unprecedentedly oppressive.

In this War Game with no suspense, the vast majority had placed their bets on the Apollo Familia. The odds were limited.

Even though many people bet, the amounts were all on the smaller side.

As for the desperate gamblers who had crazily bet on Liam to win, their numbers were few, but they had basically put their entire fortunes on it.

After a round of payouts.

They were still in a state of overall profit. But now, with Liam's arrival…

If they paid out as usual, it could be said they would lose everything, down to their shirts. He estimated that this half-month's revenue would all have to be paid out.

"This…"

"It's not someone looking for trouble, is it?"

The adventurer who reported this had a grave expression. Just as he finished speaking, he was shot a fierce glare by the middle-aged man in charge of the casino.

Whether he was looking for trouble or not.

The result was already laid out before them. To put it more accurately.

It was exploiting a loophole in the casino's rules. There was no clear rule stating that the person involved couldn't participate in a bet with extremely high odds.

Pinch their noses and accept the loss?

For ordinary adventurers, if the amount was small, they could pay out for the casino's reputation.

If the amount to be paid was too large, the method of handling it was very simple: cleanly make the other party disappear from Orario.

This method was effective against ordinary adventurers.

The problem was…

This guy had just swept the Apollo Familia, and was now Orario's most dazzling supernova!

Unless the Grand Casino had enforcers here for support. Secondly, Liam's act of betting was only immoral, not cheating.

"Take me out to have a look."

The middle-aged man wore gold-rimmed glasses. As he left the office with his entourage, his face was shrouded in thick dark clouds, the atmosphere oppressive.

It was just that.

When he saw Liam standing in the center of the casino, not yet seated.

An enthusiastic smile immediately covered the manager's face. His originally somewhat slow steps quickened, and he proactively approached and extended his hand.

"Sword Soul, Mr. Liam Moon."

"These past few days have really been... I've heard many rumors about you." The familiar polite words, the middle-aged man said them without any burden.

Since he had taken the initiative to find Liam.

He had already prepared a way to deal with it. The matter of the bet was most likely true.

If the casino's credibility collapsed, it couldn't be rebuilt in a short time. This meant that the large customer base they had accumulated, apart from the City of Pleasure.

Their biggest stronghold would have to be closed!

Anyway, it wasn't a privately set up gambling den; others would be the ones with the headache.

"It was alright."

"Mainly, the odds your casino set, even someone like me who isn't interested in this could find out about it."

He wasn't interested in gambling, but he wasn't at the point of hitting a smiling face. Liam's smile was relaxed as he took out the betting slip.

He wasn't worried the other party would pull any tricks.

And taking the slip, the middle-aged man just gave it a simple glance, finally gritting his teeth, "Since we're open for business, even if it's at a loss."

"We will still honor it."

"It's just that it's difficult to gather so much capital in a short time. I need to apply to the headquarters."

Noticing Liam's eyes, as calm as an ancient well, the manager felt an extremely immense pressure. He said decisively, "Our Grand Casino."

"Will resolve the payout matter before evening tomorrow."

"Two hundred million Valis will be delivered in full to your Familia's home base." The middle-aged man said, forcing a smile as he took out a card.

He handed it to Liam with both hands.

"Mr. Liam, this is our Grand Casino's VIP card. If you are interested in other entertainment projects, you can visit our headquarters."

"No problem."

"Mm."

Since he had agreed to pay the winnings, Liam naturally didn't have a bad attitude. To be precise, this casino was also his angel investor.

Accepting the membership card, he glanced at the hesitant Mikoto.

Since the atmosphere was already so conducive, what was one more? Liam smiled faintly, "This partner of mine."

"She actually placed a bet too."

"That's right."

"The bet wasn't much, just 200,000 Valis." The young woman nodded seriously, trying her best to state it in a calm tone to the middle-aged manager.

"...No problem."

Two hundred million could be said to be the limit of the payout. Upon hearing Mikoto's additional statement, the middle-aged man's face twitched continuously, his smile freezing.

But facing Liam's gaze.

He still gritted his teeth and nodded seriously, "The time will also be tomorrow evening."

"Mm, please have the payout delivered to the former Apollo Familia's home base, the current Hearthfire Manor." Liam nodded with a smile.

After handling these matters, his gaze briefly swept over the casino.

He firmly memorized the name "Grand Casino," then had no intention of lingering, turning around with Lili and Mikoto to leave directly.

It was just that.

As they were leaving, for some reason, Mikoto always felt that the middle-aged man, who had looked so gentle and refined just now, seemed to have his molars about to be crushed?

She didn't delve into the thought.

The good news now was that she had finally achieved true financial freedom!

Leaving the casino, feeling the surrounding air gradually freshen, Lili, whose personality was absolutely realistic, in terms of the whole process.

It was smoother than she could have imagined.

After all, it was two hundred million Valis. Even the entire assets of the Apollo Familia, converted, was probably about that number.

"They won't go back on their word, will they?" After all, these were Liam's private assets. Lili was also considering it from an objective standpoint.

"They won't go that far."

"The foundation of a casino's business is its credibility."

"If they can't even guarantee their credibility, will any gamblers still choose their house?" From an objective point of view, Liam analyzed with a smile.

Since he had promised in front of so many gamblers.

The next thing to consider was how to maximize the effect of this money.

The primary goal was, of course, to custom-order weapons. It would be best to save a sum of liquid funds; maybe it would be useful for awakening later.

"Um..."

"That I could earn so much money at the casino is mainly because of you." When this sudden wealth fell on her head, Mikoto, who had finally recovered. She looked at Liam and Lili who were talking.

It wasn't an idea that came from a rush of blood to the head.

She hesitated for a moment, finally saying, "And in this War Game, I didn't provide any help, so I was thinking."

"I can't take all the winnings from this bet. I want to take 5 million Valis as funds for the Familia."

Returning again to The Hearthfire Manor, Hestia, who had been drinking outside, hadn't returned yet. With the remaining free time, Liam did some simple tidying.

After changing Familia homes, these once-used beds and items.

Were all replaced by Hestia in a grand gesture. And as the Familia captain and the true hero who had won this War Game.

His bedroom was naturally the largest and most luxurious one.

"It's really…"

"The rich get richer, and the poor get poorer!"

No one could refuse ample material living conditions, including, naturally, Liam. Having transmigrated to the DanMachi world and become an adventurer.

His primary goal was, of course, to become stronger with the help of the Sword Soul template.

As for after becoming stronger, of course, it was to improve his living conditions. From the basement of an abandoned church to the luxurious manor of the Apollo Familia.

In terms of clothing, food, housing, and transportation, all aspects had been maxed out.

Including after the War Game ended, all matters had been handled. After a simple wash-up, Liam lay on the soft bed.

If one had to say there was a shortcoming.

It was probably... the privilege of waking up with a loli goddess by his side in the future, which he would most likely not be able to enjoy.

"Next."

"Before the Familia expedition the day after tomorrow, I should probably complete my level sublimation."

Improving his strength was a rigid demand for Liam.

Level sublimation, all ability scores would become potential. Training his ability scores from a blank slate could maximize the effect of the expedition.

Secondly.

Was to raise the class level of his Sword Soul.

As his level increased, the efficiency of gaining experience decreased, making it gradually more difficult for Liam to master new combat methods.

There were no other entertainment activities.

Coupled with the physical and mental fatigue from this period, just as he was about to fall into a dream.

A short knock came from the door, followed by a young woman's tentative inquiry, "Liam-kun, are you resting?"

"Not yet."

Based on the voice, it wasn't difficult to identify her.

When Liam opened the bedroom door, the result was not beyond his expectations. It was a young woman with a slight smell of alcohol on her, her cheeks flushed.

Her consciousness was most likely clear.

"Lady Hestia, what's wrong?"

"Of course... of course, it's to fulfill a goddess's duty."

She hadn't gotten wasted. After the Familia children had left, Hestia had only had a little red wine with her close friend Hephaestus.

Later on, she chose to return to the Familia home.

Compared to the abandoned church at the beginning, although it was very dilapidated, it was warm. Now, having changed to the original luxurious home of the Apollo Familia.

It was inevitable to feel unaccustomed.

Although her room was chosen to be next to Liam's, it was beautifully decorated but the emptiness was an unavoidable problem. Also noticing the movement next door.

Hestia, tossing and turning, unable to sleep, finally decided to be proactive.

She stood at the door, her gaze sweeping around to confirm there were no prying eyes. Finally, she said righteously, "Didn't we agree before the War Game?"

"To help you update your ability scores."

"I know you want to wait until everything reaches its theoretical limit before sublimating. Actually... I'm also quite curious about the changes in your ability scores now."

"Alright."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Lady Hestia."

Ultimately, he didn't refuse the proactive Hestia. After opening the bedroom door, Liam then completely made way in the passage.

After the check for omissions and filling in gaps with the War God Takemikazuchi this afternoon.

That high-intensity battle, whether it could bring a qualitative change to his ability scores, this was also something Liam was curious about. As for the process of updating ability scores.

He was already thoroughly familiar with it.

After taking off the white shirt on his upper body, he lay directly趴 (face down/prone) on the soft bed.

"Saying that just makes it feel distant!"

Already prepared, Hestia sat by the bed, her small, fair feet swinging gently. Finally, she kicked off her slippers completely.

She straddled Liam's waist.

Also, the feeling of being slightly tipsy from the alcohol, feeling the warmth from the inside of her thighs, made the young woman's already flushed face seem as if water might drip from it.

"Phew!"

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She took a deep breath, trying hard to calm herself. Finally, she pricked her finger with a silver needle, placed a drop of divine blood on Liam's back, and proceeded to update his ability scores.

Liam Moon

Lv2

Strength: SS1013 → SSS1199 丨 Endurance: SS1048 → SSS1199 丨 Dexterity: SS1001 → SSS1199 丨 Agility: SS1050 → SSS1199 丨 Magic: S930 → SSS1199

Development Ability: Sword Soul

Magic: Warlord's Fervor

Skills: Sword Soul Power, Homicidal Intent Perception

Great Feat: Encountered the floor lord Goliath during Dungeon exploration and easily killed it with full strength.

The changes in all his ability scores made the slightly tipsy Hestia instantly sober up. She propped her hands on Liam's well-defined muscular back.

She widened her eyes and observed carefully.

Mainly, the data laid out before Hestia, compared to the last ability score update, had once again reached a terrifying qualitative leap!

All of them had reached their theoretical limits.

Most critically, this also meant he could undergo a level sublimation!

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"Hmm?!"

Even having witnessed the many miracles Liam had created, every time she performed a status update, Hestia was still deeply shocked.

Was this really the growth speed of a human?

Of course, she couldn't say such a thing directly, "The ability scores... the speed of improvement, can it be this fast?"

"All stats have reached their theoretical limit. Why don't we take this suitable opportunity, and I'll help you directly sublimate your level to Lv3?"

Hestia made a rubbing of the detailed attributes on a cowhide paper and finally placed it in front of the young man.

Picking up the cowhide paper.

The changes in all his ability scores were actually not particularly surprising to Liam. After all, he was a War God whose strength could rival a Lv5 adventurer.

A full five hours of battle.

He really didn't find it strange that it could bring such a large improvement in his ability scores.

Towards Hestia's proposal, Liam smiled faintly and then nodded, "Since there's no more room for improvement, then of course I have to sublimate my level."

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"Leave this matter to me!"

It was just that before performing the level sublimation, Hestia inexplicably thought of a term she had heard in the heavens. It was very fitting to describe Liam.

She blinked her bright eyes and couldn't help but tease.

"Liam-kun, this speed of your ability score improvement... are you cheating?"

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"If it's not off, it's on?"

(End of this chapter)

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